NSG 6320 Week 9 Knowledge Check (Latest2020): Practicum I: Adult Health – Adults & Gerontology: South University

NSG6320 Week 9 Knowledge Check / NSG 6320 Week 9 Knowledge Check (Latest): Practicum I: Adult Health – Adults & Gerontology: South University NSG6320 Week 9 Knowledge Check Quiz / NSG 6320 Week 9 Knowledge Check Quiz (Latest): South University Question 1 The nurse practitioner response to a MMSE score of 20 or less when assessing an older adult should include which of the following? Question 1 options: Initiate treatment with a cholinesterase inhibitor Refer patient immediately to a neurologist. Consider long term or assisted living care. No change of care is necessary Question 2 Which of the following types of headaches could be described as the patient presents with a mild to moderate, pressure-like or squeezing pain that may be anywhere in the head or neck. The pain may be described as band-like in nature? Question 2 options: Tension Headaches Migrane Headaches Cluster Headaches Bacterial Meningitis Question 3 A patient is presenting to you with abrupt headache over the temporal region. Other symptoms include diplopia, amaurosisfugax (acute vision loss), fever, weight loss, anemia, symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatic, unexplained fever, and malaise. What is the best treatment plan for this patient? Question 3 options: Referral to Neurology Corticosteroid therapy should be initiated immediately as suspicion of temporal arteritis is high. The patient requires immediate transfer to the nearest emergency department for rapid intervention. Prescribe NSAIDs and instruction on relaxation techniques, such as biofeedback, stretching, and meditation. Question 4 The nurse practitioner asseses functional status in the older adult using which of the following tools? Question 4 options: MMSE GDS scale TUAG (Timed Up and Go) PPS (Palliative Performance Scale) Save Next Page When considering end of life discussions and advanced care planning options the nurse practitioner educates the patient to which of the following? Select all that apply. Question 5 options: Advanced directives are legally binding in all states Advanced directives are only recognized when the patient cannot make a decision for themselves. Advanced directives include a do not resuscitate order and a living will. Using a video tape or audiotaped discussion can include the advanced directive.